Josh Archibald vs Vladimir Sobotka
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Vladimir Sobotka holds a +15.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Archibald on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Archibald wins 40.4% vs left-shot opponents — Sobotka shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Archibald 45.5% vs Sobotka 53.3% (-15.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Sobotka 51.9%
Defensive zone
Sobotka 64.7%
Neutral zone
Sobotka 57.5%
Result
Vladimir Sobotka favored at 60.2%
39.8%
60.2%
Archibald
Sobotka
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
3
(6 meetings)
3
3
Archibald
Sobotka
Last 6: Archibald 3-3 Sobotka
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Archibald
1
0
Archibald
Sobotka
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Archibald
2
1
Archibald
Sobotka
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Sobotka
0
2
Archibald
Sobotka
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Archibald
Sobotka
Edge
Even Strength
38.1% (63)
56.0% (300)
-17.9%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (2)
37.0% (27)
+13.0%
On even strength, Sobotka has a +17.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Sobotka shoots left. Archibald is 40.4% vs left-shot opponents (52).
Archibald shoots right. Sobotka is 55.8% vs right-shot opponents (129).
Home / Away
Archibald
Sobotka
Home
34.1% (41)
60.3% (156)
Away
45.8% (24)
49.5% (196)
By Period
Archibald
Sobotka
P1
11.8%
56.5%
P2
45.2%
55.6%
P3
52.9%
49.5%
Final 5 min
38.1%
59.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Archibald
32.0%▼
36.4%
38.5%
Sobotka
50.0%▼
52.5%
54.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2018 | 3 | 14:16 | Neutral | Vladimir Sobotka |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 3 | 10:36 | Defensive | Josh Archibald |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 3 | 04:03 | Defensive | Vladimir Sobotka |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 2 | 17:59 | Defensive | Josh Archibald |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 2 | 04:45 | Offensive | Josh Archibald |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 2 | 04:29 | Neutral | Vladimir Sobotka |